Zimbabwe - Voluntourism and Safari 2027 - 14 days at Victoria Falls, Mlevu Rhino Camp & Jozibanini

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Zimbabwe – Voluntourism and Safari 2027 – 14 days at Victoria Falls, Mlevu Rhino Camp & Jozibanini

14 days / 13 nights
Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe) • Hwange National Park • Southern Hwange National Park

Country

Zimbabwe

Duration

14 days

Highlights

Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe)

Hwange National Park

Southern Hwange National Park

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Zimbabwe – Voluntourism and Safari 2027 – 14 days at Victoria Falls, Mlevu Rhino Camp & Jozibanini

$4,670
Miombo Mews Holiday Apartments
Hwange National Park
Jozibanini Camp
Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe)
Hwange National Park
Jozibanini Camp

Includes

All transfers as per the itinerary. Including one Elephant Express train transfer and one charter flight between Libuti airstrip and Victoria Falls. 
13 nights' shared accommodation 2 nights at Miombo Mews (Victoria Falls)1 Dinner at Victoria Falls Safari Lodge Boma (Victoria Falls)1 sunset Zambezi cruise including dinner (Victoria Falls)7 nights at Mlevu rhino camp (next to Hwange National Park)4 nights at Jozibanini tented camp (Hwange National Park)
2 nights at Miombo Mews (Victoria Falls)
1 Dinner at Victoria Falls Safari Lodge Boma (Victoria Falls)
1 sunset Zambezi cruise including dinner (Victoria Falls)
7 nights at Mlevu rhino camp (next to Hwange National Park)
4 nights at Jozibanini tented camp (Hwange National Park)
Daily shared safari and volunteering activities as per the itinerary
Park Fees
Conservation Levy

Excludes

Any other flights
Premium brand drinks
Gratuities - we recommend US$ 10 per person/day per local guide and US$ 10 per person/day for lodge staff
Entry visa
Travel insurance
Increase in government tax and park fees

Itinerary

Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe), Zimbabwe

Known locally as Mosi-oa-Tunya—“The Smoke That Thunders”—Victoria Falls is one of the world’s great natural landmarks. Straddling the Zambezi River between Zambia and Zimbabwe, it forms a vast curtain of water that fills the air with mist and sound. The Zimbabwean side grants the most dramatic views, where mist rises like ghostly curtains and rainbows arc through the spray. Measuring about 1,708 metres across, it is regarded as the largest single continuous sheet of falling water on Earth. The adjacent town of Victoria Falls provides a convenient base for exploring the region, with a wide range of activities from scenic flights and microlight trips to white-water rafting, bungee jumping, kayaking, and safaris into Chobe National Park.
Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe)
Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe)
Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe)
Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe)
Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe)
Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe)
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  • Miombo Mews Holiday Apartments

    Day 1 - 3

    Miombo Mews Holiday Apartments offers comfortable self-catering accommodations in the heart of Victoria Falls. Comprising 26 fully-furnished holiday homes, all apartments feature two bedrooms, two bathrooms, a lounge, a kitchen, a dining area, and a private patio overlooking manicured gardens. Other services and facilities include a shared swimming pool, private parking, an entertainment area, and a reception.
    Miombo Mews Holiday Apartments
    Miombo Mews Holiday Apartments
    Miombo Mews Holiday Apartments
    Miombo Mews Holiday Apartments
    Miombo Mews Holiday Apartments
    Miombo Mews Holiday Apartments
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Day 1

Day Notes:

After check-in, make yourself comfortable. The afternoon is free. You may begin exploring Victoria Falls on your own or enjoy some quiet time at Miombo Mews Holiday Apartments.

Around 6 PM, you will meet your volunteering group and Caroline Leclerc, your Indigo Earth Foundation guide. She will recap the itinerary before you head to Victoria Falls Safari Lodge for dinner and traditional performances.

  • Transfer from Victoria Falls International Airport [VFA] to Miombo Mews Holiday Apartments

  • Check-in to Miombo Mews Holiday Apartments

  • Caroline Leclerc

  • Victoria Falls Safari Lodge Boma Dinner

Day 2

Day Notes:

We begin with a sunrise visit of Victoria Falls.

After the visit, there will be time to explore the surrounding area. You may choose to stop for a coffee, browse the local art market, or stroll through the gardens of the Victoria Falls Hotel. We will then head to the Lookout Café, which offers striking views over the Victoria Falls Bridge and the Batoka Gorge.

In the afternoon, we will visit Victoria Falls Wildlife Trust to learn about their conservation work. This includes the rescue and rehabilitation of injured wildlife, community-based conservation efforts, wildlife forensic research, and education programmes.

The day concludes with a dinner cruise on the Zambezi River.

  • Victoria Falls - The Falls

  • The Lookout Café

  • Victoria Falls Wildlife Trust Tour

  • Wild Horizons Zambezi Dinner Cruise

Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe

Situated in western Zimbabwe, the Hwange National Park is the country's biggest reserve, home to a profusion of wildlife, including giraffe, lion, zebra and approximately 40 000 elephants. It provides a sanctuary for all the country’s endangered species, including a population of wild dogs thought to be among the most sizeable surviving groups on the continent. The park’s magnificent terrain ranges from desert dunes, savannah lands and mopane woodlands to rocky outcrops and sparse forests. Visitors can look forward to game drives, guided walks or horse riding safaris. Other highlights include: the Bumbusi National Monument and the Nyamandhlovu Pan.
Hwange National Park
Hwange National Park
Hwange National Park
Hwange National Park
Hwange National Park
Hwange National Park
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  • Mlevu Rhino Camp

    Day 3 - 10

    Mlevu Rhino Camp is nestled within the communal Mlevu Rhino Sanctuary on the southern edge of Zimbabwe’s Hwange National Park, accessible via a scenic light-aircraft flight or a combination of road and the iconic “Elephant Express” railcar from Victoria Falls. This intimate conservation-focused camp offers rustic tented and brick-under-thatch accommodations, all with ensuite bathrooms and cosy communal dining and lounge areas, ideal for group or solo stays. Guests immerse themselves in hands-on voluntourism, supporting rhino monitoring and the Cobras Community Wildlife Protection Unit, participating in local craft sessions and traditional cooking, and joining dawn runs or night patrols with community scouts—all designed to foster sustainable wildlife and community conservation. Beyond community conservation, travellers can enjoy game drives and guided bush walks with expert trackers from Imvelo’s neighbouring lodges, spotting wildlife and learning ancient tracking skills. In the evenings, campfire storytelling is perfect under the African sky.

Day 3 - 9

Day Notes:

We will spend seven days and nights at Mlevu Camp, where we will explore the area and take part in the volunteering activities assigned to our group.

This stay offers direct exposure to community-based conservation in practice. You will gain first-hand insight into the challenges of balancing conservation goals with community needs while contributing to initiatives that support both people and wildlife.

Activities are not scheduled in advance and respond to local priorities. Please refer to the introduction for an overview of the types of volunteering activities that may take place.

A typical day starts early, with breakfast at camp before beginning the first morning activity. Some activities may start as early as 6:00.

Lunch will usually be taken at camp, although depending on the day’s responsibilities, a packed lunch may be arranged. Mlevu Rhino Camp offers a private dining area reserved for our volunteering group.

In the afternoon, we will continue with additional volunteering activities before returning to camp for dinner.

  • Transfer from Miombo Mews Holiday Apartments to Dete Railway Station

  • Train from Dete Railway Station to Ngamo Siding

  • Transfer from Ngamo Siding to Mlevu Rhino Camp

  • Stay at Mlevu Rhino Camp

Southern Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe

Located in western Zimbabwe, Hwange National Park (formerly Wankie Game Reserve) is the largest natural reserve in the country and is famous for its rich diversity of wildlife. Home to one of the biggest elephant populations in the world, as well as around 100 mammal species, the park is popular among animal lovers. Several protected species inhabit the awe-inspiring open landscapes, including the endangered wild dog, critically endangered black rhino, and rare roan and sable - along with lion, cheetah, and around 500 bird species. Adventurers can look forward to guided bush hikes, game drives, and horse riding safaris, all of which offer excellent photographic opportunities.
Southern Hwange National Park
Southern Hwange National Park
Southern Hwange National Park
Southern Hwange National Park
Southern Hwange National Park
Southern Hwange National Park
  • Jozibanini Camp

    Day 10 - 14

    Jozibanini Camp is situated in the remote south west of Hwange National Park in a wilderness unused for nearly 20 years; only the wildlife and the Parks rangers who look after it frequent this area, once roamed by San people. This is a small, truly exclusive camp in a truly wild place, providing a unique, untamed wilderness experience.
    Jozibanini Camp
    Jozibanini Camp
    Jozibanini Camp
    Jozibanini Camp
    Jozibanini Camp
    Jozibanini Camp
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Day 10

Day Notes:

This day is dedicated to our transfer to Jozibanini Camp, located in the remote southern sector of Hwange National Park.

After breakfast, we depart by game-viewing vehicle for a pump run, travelling through the park toward Jozibanini Tented Camp.

A pump run is a conservation-focused game drive during which we visit waterholes and pumping stations maintained by Imvelo Trust. Along the way, we observe wildlife and check that each pump is functioning correctly. These inspections ensure water continues to reach wildlife and allow any maintenance issues to be reported quickly.

During the journey, we stop for a bush lunch before continuing toward Jozibanini. The pump run involves approximately four to five hours of driving.

We arrive at Jozibanini Camp in the afternoon and settle into our safari tents, all positioned to overlook the waterhole where elephants regularly gather to drink.

If time allows, we visit the elephant hide before sunset to observe wildlife activity at the waterhole. We then return to camp for dinner by the fire.

About Jozibanini Camp

Jozibanini Tented Camp is a rustic and remote camp designed for a true wilderness experience. Accommodation is simple and functional, consisting of elevated safari tents, a toilet, and a bucket shower with hot water provided on request. Meals are served in an open dining area with tables and seating arranged near the fire. Limited Wi-Fi is available via Starlink.

Jozibanini is exceptional for several reasons.

  • The camp is deeply remote and isolated. It is the only camp within at least seventy kilometres, meaning you will be the sole guests in the area. The silence and sense of distance from the outside world make it an ideal place to disconnect while becoming fully present in nature.
  • The camp staff are highly attentive and focused entirely on guest well-being.
  • The elephant hide offers an extraordinary wildlife experience. When elephants arrive to drink, the encounters are intimate and intense. On warm days, herds may approach quickly, drink, play, and rest while remaining unaware of observers. You are extremely close, close enough to feel their presence through sound and movement. From this position, it is possible to observe herd dynamics, social behaviour, and subtle interactions that are rarely seen elsewhere.
  • Game viewing at Jozibanini is diverse and immersive. Activities may include guided bush walks, mountain bike excursions, or traditional game drives. Wildlife here is fully wild and unhabituated, making each sighting unique.
  • Animals move freely through the camp area, heightening awareness and sharpening the senses at all times.
  • There is also the option to sleep in a star bed, offering an unobstructed view of the night sky. On clear nights, the Milky Way is vividly visible, often accompanied by the sounds of elephants at the nearby waterhole.

 

If you are seeking adventure and value a raw, genuine wilderness experience, this camp delivers exactly that.

  • Check-out from Mlevu Rhino Camp

  • Transfer from Mlevu Rhino Camp to Jozibanini Camp

  • Check-in to Jozibanini Camp

  • Wildlife observation from the hide (time permitting)

Day 11

Day Notes:

A typical day at Jozibanini begins with an early breakfast before sunrise, taken beside the fire.

The early start increases the likelihood of wildlife encounters, as animals are most active during the cooler hours of the day.

Game-viewing activities are selected through discussion with the group and the guide. Options available at this camp include guided bush walks, mountain bike excursions, or game drives using a viewing vehicle. Mountain biking allows greater distances to be covered, after which bikes are left behind so wildlife can be approached on foot when conditions allow.

We return to camp for lunch or enjoy a packed meal in the surrounding area, often near a waterhole or within a scenic setting.

Afternoon activities follow a similar format to the morning. There is also the option to spend time at the hide, waiting quietly for elephants to arrive at the waterhole, which is often the preferred afternoon experience.

We return to camp in the evening to settle in and enjoy dinner by the fire.     

  • Morning game viewing activity

  • Afternoon game viewing activity

Day 12

Day Notes:

See description of the activities and a typical day in day 11 notes

  • Morning game viewing activity

  • Afternoon game viewing activity

Day 13

Day Notes:

See description of the activities and a typical day in day 11 notes

  • Morning game viewing activity

  • Afternoon game viewing activity

Day 14

  • Check-out from Jozibanini Camp

  • Transfer from Jozibanini Camp to Libuti Airstrip

  • Charter Flight from Libuti Airstrip to Victoria Falls International Airport [VFA]

End of Itinerary

Destinations

Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe)
Zimbabwe
Day 1-2

Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe)

Known locally as Mosi-oa-Tunya—“The Smoke That Thunders”—Victoria Falls is one of the world’s great natural landmarks.
Hwange National Park
Zimbabwe
Day 3

Hwange National Park

Situated in western Zimbabwe, the Hwange National Park is the country's biggest reserve, home to a profusion of wildlife, including giraffe, lion, zebra and approximately 40 000 elephants.
Southern Hwange National Park
Zimbabwe
Day 10-13

Southern Hwange National Park

Located in western Zimbabwe, Hwange National Park (formerly Wankie Game Reserve) is the largest natural reserve in the country and is famous for its rich diversity of wildlife.

Accommodations

Miombo Mews Holiday Apartments
Victoria Falls (Zimbabwe)
Day 1-3

Miombo Mews Holiday Apartments

Miombo Mews Holiday Apartments offers comfortable self-catering accommodations in the heart of Victoria Falls.
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Hwange National Park
Day 3-10

Mlevu Rhino Camp

Mlevu Rhino Camp is nestled within the communal Mlevu Rhino Sanctuary on the southern edge of Zimbabwe’s Hwange National Park, accessible via a scenic light-aircraft flight or a combination of road and the iconic “Elephant Express” railcar from Victoria Falls.
Jozibanini Camp
Southern Hwange National Park
Day 10-14

Jozibanini Camp

Jozibanini Camp is situated in the remote south west of Hwange National Park in a wilderness unused for nearly 20 years; only the wildlife and the Parks rangers who look after it frequent this area, once roamed by San people.

Per person sharing: $ 4.670 USD

The voluntourism and safari trip is subject to a minimum number of people joining the group. For this volunteering trip, we expect six people minimum and  a maximum of ten people in the group.   

Victoria Falls and Hwange National Park Zimbabwe Safari

Amazing for photography, great organization.

Walt Stearns
Loved it!

Jean 11-day Botswana & Victoria Falls Zimbabwe Value-For-Money Safari – Private fly-in

Matt at Indigo Safaris arranged a fantastic trip for us! He was so helpful; willing to investigate every crazy request and answer every question :)

We experienced a wide range of habitats, from delta to desert, and saw the Big 5 plus so much more. A highlight of the trip was something we’d never heard of until Matt suggested it - a night sleeping under the African sky on an open 2-story platform, alongside a waterhole visited by lions, elephants, and other wild creatures throughout the night. The stars were absolutely magical!

All the internal flights arrived like clockwork. We were delighted with the intimate “mid-range” camps we chose with Matt’s advice. Each of them was very comfortable, employed lovely staff, offered good food, and had prompt laundry service. One of the best features of our trip was having close-up encounters with elephants and other animals as they roamed through these small camps.

We followed up our adventure with a stay at the Victoria Falls Safari Lodge, and it was the perfect touch of luxury after our time in the bush.

We’ve enjoyed previous safaris in Tanzania, Kenya, and the Pantanal Wetlands of Brazil, and we were delighted that Matt and Indigo were able to provide such a totally different experience for us. Would love to work with them again someday!

Jean Gorndt
Amazing Okavango Delta & Beyond